Take the Disease Prevention Test

You can do a lot to keep yourself healthy. Staying away from germs, eating a balanced diet, getting enough rest—all these steps and others can put you on the road to good health. How much do you know about preventing disease? Take this quiz and find out.

1. How are infectious diseases, such as colds and influenza, most commonly spread?

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The most common way to catch infectious illnesses is to touch the mouth, nose, or eyes with hands that are contaminated with germs such as virus or bacteria, the CDC says.

A. Use a tissue to cover a sneezeB. Don't share a glass or eating utensilC. Wash hands frequentlyD. Take a bath daily

3. Chronic stress has been linked to which of these health problems?

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Chronic stress can affects the body in many ways, including dampening your immune system and making it more likely that you'll get sick. It can worsen health problems you already have and contribute to the development of others.

A. HeadachesB. ConstipationC. DepressionD. All of the above

4. Which of the following increases your risk for type 2 diabetes?

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Too little physical activity--or exercising fewer than 3 times a week--can lead to obesity and type 2 diabetes, according to the CDC.

A. Not getting enough exerciseB. Eating too much sugarC. Being overweightD. Advancing ageE. A and C

5. Which of these things can reduce the risk of getting genital herpes or other communicable sexual diseases?

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Male latex condoms, when used correctly and consistently, may reduce the transmission of genital herpes, the CDC says.